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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.57, 27,808.72 and 11,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.57, 27,808.72 and 11,198.96 is: 15,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.57 : 27,808.72 = 11,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.57/27,808.72 = 11,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.57x = 27,808.72 × 11,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.57x = 311,428,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,428,680.17/20,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.08

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